The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Buddy R. Fields (ASN: RA-13282328), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 20 July 1950 at Taejon, Korea. Corporal Fields was on the second floor of a building in the city of Taejon covering the two roads that led into the city with his M-1 rifle. As the attack progressed, an enemy tank entered the city and was knocked out by friendly fire. The crew of the enemy tank tried to escape but due to Corporal Fields courage and accurate rifle fire he killed five of the enemy tank crew. with disregard for his own personal safety Corporal Fields stayed in his position until enemy fired had shot the first floor beneath him, at which time he rejoined the remainder of his platoon. The act of gallantry displayed by Corporal Fields reflects great credit on himself and the military service.